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'Dark Matter': Fans love 'gripping and mysterious' theme of Apple TV+'s latest sci-fi series

Fans draw comparisons between Apple TV+'s 'Dark Matter' and Blake Crouch's novel of the same name

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: 'Dark Matter', streaming on Apple TV+, is a twisted and gripping thriller about regret and paths not taken. The sci-fi series is created by Blake Crouch, the renowned author whose book serves as the source material for the latest release.

Featuring a career-best performance from Joel Edgerton, the plot revolves around a physicist who is abducted and taken to an alternate version of his life. He now has to return to his actual reality to prevent his alternate self from harming his family.

'Dark Matter' premiered on Apple TV+ on May 8, 2024, with two episodes and fans have taken to social media portals to express what they feel about the series.

Apple TV+'s 'Dark Matter' does justice to Blake Crouch's novel

For those who haven't read Blake Crouch's 'Dark Matter', the television adaptation has hooked fans with its unique and suspenseful plot.

A fan took to X and wrote, "Dark Matter on @AppleTV takes a very cool pre-existing sci-fi premise and does something VERY interesting with it. Like a dark, quirky twist to it. We’re only in episode 2 and I’m spiralling with the story possibilities."

"Watched the 1st 2 eps of Dark Matter & it does seem like a done-to-death alternate-reality-multiverse story. but goddamn are joel edgerton & jennifer connelly so magnetic & charming that i'm like "fine, i'll see where this is all gonna go," added another.

Even the readers of the novel are impressed with how masterfully the series has been adapted for the on-screen experience.

A fan mentioned, "Just finished the first 2 eps of DarkMatter and i am happy to report that appletv+ is doing the book justice, hopefully the faithfulness to the source material continues for the rest of the series." Praising Blake Crouch, someone tweeted, "Kudos on Dark Matter on Apple TV I enjoyed the book and the series is doing it justice."

"Thoughts on the first episode of Dark Matter. It was GREAT! Pretty much spot on compared to the book with very subtle changes and a few additions. Excited to see how it continues," a viewer reviewed the series soon after its premiere.

A fan tweeted, "Saw couple of episodes of DarkMatter. Gripping and mysterious, gives you a cinematic Sci-fi experience." At the same time, another added, "Currently watching the first episode of Dark Matter and so far, it’s as I pictured it! So friggin’ cool!"

When is 'Dark Matter' finale episode releasing?

After dropping two episodes simultaneously, Apple TV+ will be following its usual weekly release pattern for 'Dark Matter'.

A new episode of 'Dark Matter' will drop every Wednesday until its conclusion with Episode 8.

'Dark Matter' finale episode titled 'Jupiter' will be released on Apple TV+ on June 19, 2024.

'Dark Matter' trailer'